New in AEC Info: Stonecarpet

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Sep 24, 2004

Stonecarpet® is a unique, commercial decorative interior flooring system, which offers a beautiful, yet practical solution for a wide variety of facilities. With unmatched design flexibility, Stonecarpet can accommodate the most complex logos and graphics, producing striking results in a variety of settings:

Stonecarpet® gets its unique decorative character from individual, 3- to 4-millimeter natural quartz stones. These quartz stones are screened multiple times for size, shape and quality to create a mix that provides an optimal balance for application, aesthetics, function and maintenance. In addition to a standard color palette, unlimited custom shades are available.

The size of the stones is a critical factor in Stonecarpet's eye-catching profile. Smaller stones would make it more difficult to clean and preserve its outstanding look. Larger stones would cause the floor to lose its dynamic appearance.

The product is hand-trowelled by skilled craftsmen on the job, after blending the colors with a clear matrix to create a seamless floor, completely free of unsightly and difficult-to-maintain grout. Although after-care for most hard surface materials is very costly, that's not the case with Stonecarpet™. In fact, due to its construction, Stonecarpet is easier to maintain than carpeting. Using common hot water-extraction equipment like that used for carpet cleaning, the "open" system permits complete removal of dirt. However, Stonecarpet is restored to a much higher level of visual appeal with proper routine maintenance.

Testimonials--Auto Dealers

BAST CHEVROLET, Seaford, NY
Brian Bast, Owner...:
"Not only is Stonecarpet^® striking to the eye, but is easy to maintain and provides safe footing for our customers. No matter how tightly you turn the wheels while moving the cars, you will leave no black marks on the floor."

JENNINGS CHEVROLET, Glenview, IL
John Jennings, Owner...:
"We thoroughly researched our flooring alternatives for our new Volkswagen showroom. Our research convinced us that Stonecarpet is by far the most advantageous floor for an auto showroom. We feel this is the showroom floor of the future and we're delighted with it."

LIBERTY AUTO CENTER. Libertyville, IL
Sy Oko, President...:
"We were so delighted with the Stonecarpet in our Buick store, we decided to put it over the ceramic tile floor in our Jeep/Eagle store. On the second day after the installation, we had an accidental oil spill on the floor, and the Stonecarpet cleaned right up without any stain. We were so pleased, three years later we used Stonecarpet in our import showroom. This is a dream floor for automobile showrooms."

SCHOMP AUTO GROUP, Littleton, CO
Jim Biner, General Manager...:
"We listened and weighed the advantages of Stonecarpet for our Honda store, and we were impressed. Then we went out and saw the actual installations, and we were convinced."

SESSLER FORD, Libertyville, IL
John Fisher, General Manager...:
"We had an old quarry tile floor and I was looking for a way to avoid the expense of removing it. Stonecarpet solved our problem. It was cost effective by going right over the old floor, and we ended up with beautiful new look in our own custom color, plus no seams and no ugly grout lines to look at."

STEVE FOLEY CADILLAC, Northbrook, IL
Steve Foley Jr., Owner and General Manager...:
"We've selected Stonecarpet four times. First, we had the Rolls Royce showroom done, and we were so impressed, that we had Stonecarpet installed in our Cadillac showroom. The floor has lived up to everything we were promised. We're adding Stonecarpet to our used-car waiting room and ordered Stonecarpet for our Cadillac/Oldsmobile store in Oak Park. Our experience dictates that the selection of Stonecarpet for any remodeling project or new showroom would be a no-brainer."